PHILADELPHIA, PA. — There were not a lot surprises for me among Football Championship Subdivision players as the NFL draft unfolded last week.

Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick had long been expected to be the first pick among FCS players and his selection as the first pick of the second round by the St. Louis Rams — after a secret workout at ASU's indoor practice facility last week with coach Jeff Fisher and other Ram staff in attendance — confirmed that several NFL teams had given Quick a first-round draft grade.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The first night of the NFL Draft may have come and gone without a Football Championship Subdivision player being selected in the first round.

But the rest of the weekend should prove to be eventful for FCS performers.

This year as many as four players could be selected in the top 100, with 25-30 being considered possible selections in this weekend’s NFL Draft.

My No. 1 prospect all along from the FCS has been Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick who should be a top-75 pick.

Quick could be challenged by Montana cornerback Trumaine Johnson for the first pick though, while Coastal Carolina cornerback Josh Norman is a potential late third round choice, if he doesn’t fall due to off field concerns.

Others who have been mentioned as a top 100 picks or those who could push up into the high fourth round include Furman cornerback Ryan Steed, South Dakota offensive tackle Tom Compton, and Northwestern State cornerback Jeremy Lane.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — With the NFL combine complete, it’s time to look at those who were helped, others who were hurt, and those that did what was expected at the annual pre-draft, televised extravaganza in Indianapolis in the past week.

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Here is a look at at players who helped their stock:

Presbyterian CB Justin Bethel only ran a 4.58 in the 40-yard dash on some hand held clocks in the 4.53 range but tested very well across the board.